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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 570.12 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 570.12 and 136.66 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 570.12 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/570.12 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 570.12 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 77,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,912.60/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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